Troubleshooting; The Thread Was Accidentally Cut Automatically And The Bobbin Thread Is Caught Inside The Machine; The Pattern Is Misaligned; The Bobbin Thread Catches On The Tension Spring Of The Bobbin Case - Brother 882-W04 Operation Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

Several solutions for minor problems are described below. If the problem persists, contact your nearest authorized
Brother dealer.
■ The thread was accidentally cut
automatically and the bobbin thread
is caught inside the machine
a
Cut the thread near the fabric above the
needle plate, and then remove the fabric.
a Thread
Note
• If an embroidery pattern was sewn, remove
the embroidery frame.
b
Remove the bobbin, and then hold it out
toward the left side of the machine.
c
Lower the presser foot.
d
Apply slight tension on bobbin thread by
holding thread out to the left side of presser
foot. Press the "Thread Cutter" button
again.
CAUTION
• Do not pull on the thread with excessive force,
otherwise the machine may be damaged.

■ The pattern is misaligned

Refer to "ADJUSTING THE THREAD TENSION" and
increase the upper thread tension. If the pattern is
still misaligned, reduce the tension of the bobbin
thread.
Example: Decorative Stitch
a Correct tension
b The upper thread tension is too loose, or the
bobbin thread tension is too tight.
■ The bobbin thread catches on the
tension spring of the bobbin case
Sew with no tension applied to the bobbin thread.
(Refer to "When tension is not applied to the bobbin
thread" on page 312.)

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